Level 3 Cover Supervisor (Temporary)

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Cover) on a temporary full-time contract starting January 2025.

The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success. We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team, willing to inspire and motivate pupils, and have a good understanding of school improvement.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.

Application forms and further information regarding the role (including a job description)

can be obtained at: www.hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk where there is a link

directly to the TES website. The information can also be found on the Sheffield City Council and DfE websites.

Completed applications should be returned to: enquiries@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk.

Please do not use the Local Authority application form.

Hillsborough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the

public and students and providing advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the role. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before the interview.

The postholder must at all times carry out his/her duties and responsibilities within the spirit of Tapton School Academy Trust and School Policies and within the framework of the Education Act 2002, and School Standards and Framework Act 1998 with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the Governing Bodies of Schools.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Whilst the main focus of this role will be the provision of cover for absent teachers and supporting pupil learning predominantly in KS2 classes, the jobholder may be required to work across the school to support teachers in the development and delivery of learning for pupils.

1.SUPPORT FOR PUPILS 1.Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

 2.Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans

 3.Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

 4.Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

 5.Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

 6.Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

 7.Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

 8.Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

  2.    SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER  1.Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment

 2.Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

 3.Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives

 4.Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

 5.Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.

6.Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress

7.Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

 8.Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed

 9.Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests

 10.Provide general clerical/admin. support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.

3.      SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM  1.Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

 2.Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills

 3.Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

 4.Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support

 5.Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

  4.      SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL  1.Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

 2.Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

 3.Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

 4.Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils

 5.Attend and participate in regular meetings

 6.Participate in training and other learning activities as required

 7.Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

 8.Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate

 9.Undertake planned supervision of pupils’ out of school hours learning activities

 10.Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

 Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role.  All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with Tapton School Academy Trust Policies, Standing Orders and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety.

 Applications for this role are via the TES and Sheffield City Council websites (please do not use a Local Authrority application form – we do not accept this form). If you require a paper copy of the application form please contact us at enquiries@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd December 2024, shortlisting will be on Thursday 5th December 2024 and interviews will be held Wednesday 11th December 2024.

Completed applications should be returned to: enquiries@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk.